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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,797.44, 45,259.90 and 18,649.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,797.44, 45,259.90 and 18,649.96 is: 25,736.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,797.44 : 45,259.90 = 18,649.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,797.44/45,259.90 = 18,649.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,797.44x = 45,259.90 × 18,649.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,797.44x = 844,095,324.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,095,324.60/32,797.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,736.62

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